ABOUT Cheraman Juma Masjid

Where is it Situated?

By Air
The nearest international airport is at Nedumbassery, Ernakulam nearly 30 kms from Kodungallur
By Train
The nearest railway station is at Irinjalakuda 20 km from Thrissur. The railway station is about 1km south-west of the town centre and just 350 meters from the temple premises. Thrissur (40km) and Ernakulam (40km) are important railhead of the southern railway and linked to most major towns inside and outside Kerala.
By Road
The nearest bus stand is at Kodungallur (3km). Several state owned and private buses, as well as taxis and other vehicles regularly ply between Ernakulam/Thrissur and Kodungallur.

About
On first glance, Cheraman Juma Masjid resembles a traditional Hindu temple, and this historic spot draws in devotees in large numbers to this day. Built in AD 629, it is the first mosque in India and the second in the world where Juma prayers were started. Situated just 2 km from Kodungalloor Town, its calm and mystical charm must be experienced if one is in the vicinity.

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